Michelle Torez

My previous speaking experience includes talks for Leeds Turning Lives Around, Simon on the Streets, the Lloyds Bank Homelessness Initiative and Hopes & Beams in Crewe. I bring these experiences to my talks with honesty, empathy and a determination to make them useful to others. For professionals, I offer a personal perspective on autism, trauma, institutional care, homelessness and the importance of listening. For wider audiences, I explore identity, creativity, finding your voice and rebuilding a life after adversity. I speak from my own experience while recognising that everyone’s story is different. I understand that resilience involves setbacks, support and opportunities as well as determination. My aim is to leave people feeling more informed, more willing to listen and more able to recognise the potential in themselves and others.